THE GAME
After a miserable, but moralizing victory against Moreirense (2-3), in which he twice lost, Sporting CP still believes the title is possible, although the NOS league table shows a gap that can hardly be transposed to The leader, SL Benfica, which has 10 points of advancement. However, the Lions were also free from pressure from SC Braga, who are now in 4th place with 3 points behind Sporting. Tell yourself that the pressure is fading in Alcochete, which for a hypothetical recovery is very positive.In the Estádio José Alvalade, the leonina team receives a team in crisis. In 5 days, Rio Ave counts only 1 victory. Away from home his recent balance is very unprofitable, with 4 consecutive defeats in the Primera Liga and many few goals in favor. Although Sporting are currently out of the title race, in Alvalade it is very difficult to overcome, and this 22nd round must prove that. Not forgetting that on the 1st lap Rio Ave applied a heavy defeat to a Sporting (3-1) that would go through one of those negative periods, as some have experienced during the season.
THE STATISTICS
-Sporting CP only have one home defeat this season in the Primera Liga, for 1 draw and 10 wins.
-The Lions go in 3 consecutive victories in Alvalade, in which they scored 7 goals, that is an average of 2.33.
-An average of more than 2 goals per game, which confirms the overall trend at home, which reaches 2.18 goals / reception.
-Away from home in NOS League games, Rio Ave are in 4 consecutive defeats, in which they conceded 9 goals, that is, they suffered an average of 2.25 goals per visit.
-In the last 3 duels in Lisbon, Rio Ave failed to win. After all, it always complicated life to the sites.
THE BETS OF OUR EXPERTS
At home, Sporting could not leave with a status other than the favorite. However, Rio Ave already surprised the Lions in the first round of the Championship (3-1), although the home factor may have been decisive. However this Sporting can not stabilize this season, although Alvalade gives more guarantees. Sporting's victory!
-Bet on: Vitoria Sporting, rated at 1.35 at betworld
-Bet risk: Sporting wins the interval, rated at 1.70 at betworld
-Crazy bet: There will be 3 goals in the game, rated at 4.00 at betworld